MOROCCO 5 Days from Fes to Marrakech

The 5 days desert tour itinerary starts with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we
drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow and the alpine-style houses -No
‘wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Then we continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary Macaques live.
Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. Later, we continue to Midelt, where lunch will be served. Then we
head to the Sahara desert, driving through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, and along the Ziz river

In the afternoon we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A
stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to the desert luxury
camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under vast open sky of stars.
Dinner and overnight in the camp

Wake up early in the morning is a must do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the desert.
Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to
explore the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lake, mines, fossils
areas to fabulous oases. Which are ideal places for so many outdoor activities.


Firstly we start our journey in Merzouga, by driving offroad to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the
nomads a visit, in their handmade woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking a Berber tea. Our next destination
is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music, and dancing performances. lts inhabitants are
originating from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that we
take a stroll in palm trees grove. Then drive a few kilometres to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called flamingos
lake. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.

After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading
center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

After a stroll in Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. Then
we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of Todra river has carved
out a grand canyon through the mountains -Making a high red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are an ideal place for
rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a
restaurant. Then we continuie to the Dades valley, through Boumalne Dades. Inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers”
rock formation. And on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. finally, dinner and overnight in a
hotel.

After breakfast, we continue our trip to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in
May. Where the locals offer their rose products from perfumes, rose water, oil, to cosmetic products. Free time for
lunch. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura and visit the Kasbah of Amridil. Finally, we reach
Ouarzazate, we visit the studios in which famous movies were shot, and also visit the Taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and
overnight in a hotel.

In the last day, we depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World

Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including : Gladiator, Alexander, The
Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we continue to Marrakesh, by driving through the Tizi-N-
Tichka pass, and the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots.
Finally, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Marrakech. End of 5 days fes to marrakech desert
tour

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